Dillon XL650 - Needs for 300 Blackout?

[MaverickNH]

I have a Dillon XL650 set up for 556/223 reloading. I'd like to get dedicated toolhead(s), trimmer, dies, etc., for converting 556/223 cases to 300 Blackout cases and loading them. Can I ask a checklist of hardware to get? Thanks!

 

[highlander]

Don't know if they have a power trimmer for 300 BLK but you have the shell plate so the powder drop tube for ak 47 and the appropriate fl die set.

 

[HarryPottar]

RT1500 Case trimmer
650 lowered tool head for 300 blackout trimmer
300 Black trimmer Die
300 Black die set

I would also add the Lee Precision 308 Collet Die, after the RT1500 make sure the neck tension is correct after trimming.

Best prices I've personally found on Dillion equipment is Shooters Outpost in hookset NH. Cheaper than on line, tax free.

 

[MaverickNH]

RT1500 Case trimmer
650 lowered tool head for 300 blackout trimmer
300 Black trimmer Die
300 Black die set

I would also add the Lee Precision 308 Collet Die, after the RT1500 make sure the neck tension is correct after trimming.

Best prices I've personally found on Dillion equipment is Shooters Outpost in hookset NH. Cheaper than on line, tax free.

Heading to SO tomorrow! Thanks for the help.

 

[eboos]

Best prices I've personally found on Dillion equipment is Shooters Outpost in hookset NH. Cheaper than on line, tax free.

I owe you a coffee or something!

 

[EddieCoyle]

Make sure you start with brass that's not too thick, and you should consider annealing after you're done.

 

[beaker]

I think Dillon now has a trimmer plate and dies to cut down brass for 300BLK. I have a third party plate and die set and toolhead dedicating to cutting down, and case forming and another for reloading. I run cases through the resizing and trimming process using the case feeder, brass lubed with lanolin, of course after it dries. You just have to wipe down any residue in the feeder. On the reloading head I use a neck sizing tool to set and uniform the neck diameter and put a slight flare at station 1 then primer, powder, seat and light crimp to remove the flare.

I have only used lil gun as propellant, I like it so much I haven't experimented with anything else. I used all Lake City brass and have had no issues at all.

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[hv55maxx]

Make sure you start with brass that's not too thick, and you should consider annealing after you're done.

This. Rounds won't chamber if the neck is too thick. I found a list on 300blktalk after figuring this out.

 

[MaverickNH]

Make sure you start with brass that's not too thick, and you should consider annealing after you're done.

Oh yeah - I've been wanting an annealer. Might be just the reason to get one!

Any competition to a Giraud Fluxion to consider?

 

[HarryPottar]

There are many on the market, this is the one I use good combination of features for the price.

I would never leave it unattended, but I do multitask while it's running.

Harry

 

[EddieCoyle]

This. Rounds won't chamber if the neck is too thick. I found a list on 300blktalk after figuring this out.

Here's one from my website:

 

[MaverickNH]

What about pre-made Jamison Brass 300 AAC Blackout cases? Specifications below look way over but they may have compensated neck wall thickness?

Specifications:
•Rim Thickness 0.0650
•Rim Diameter 0.3780
•Extractor Groove 0.3260
•Wall Thickness 0.0130
•Case Length 1.3680

 

[highlander]

To the OP wouldn't it be cheaper just to buy factory brass,Starline has brass at a very good price ready to go.

 

[MaverickNH]

Too late - got all the kit !